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How far is Helena, MT, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Helena (HLN) is 1533 miles / 2467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 26 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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1321
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2126
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1148
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Helena

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Helena. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1320.737 miles
  • 2125.520 kilometers
  • 1147.689 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1317.243 miles
  • 2119.896 kilometers
  • 1144.653 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Grand Rapids to Helena?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Helena generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Helena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W
Destination Helena Regional Airport
City: Helena, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HLN
ICAO Code: KHLN
Coordinates: 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W